05/30/2026
The FCS & Career Readiness State Contests registration is NOW OPEN on ZSuite at https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/48520
Utah 4-H Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS), World of Work, and Public Speaking state contests—held during the annual 4-H Classic at Utah State University—give high school youth the chance to apply real-world knowledge and showcase communication, career, and life skills in a competitive setting.
FCS contests emphasize practical life skills such as nutrition, food preparation, clothing and textiles, financial literacy, and family life through events like Favorite Foods, Fashion Review, FCS Bowl, presentations, and skill-a-thon.
The World of Work contest focuses on career readiness, with youth demonstrating employability skills like interviewing, resume development, and professional communication.
Public Speaking contests—including prepared speech and impromptu speaking —help participants build confidence, organization, and persuasive communication skills. Together, these contests promote leadership, critical thinking, and workforce preparedness, with top participants often advancing to national-level opportunities.